🏏 Nepal vs West Indies Live, 2nd T20I 2025 at Sharjah – Full Match Preview, Squads & H2H
The Nepal vs West Indies T20I series 2025 has captured the attention of cricket fans around the globe 🌍. After a thrilling first match in Sharjah where Nepal stunned West Indies by 19 runs, all eyes are now on the 2nd T20I (Sep 29, 2025) at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
This article dives deep into:
✅ Full squads of both teams
✅ Detailed match preview
✅ 1st T20I recap
✅ Key players to watch
✅ Head-to-head records
✅ Match prediction
📊 Match Overview
- Match: Nepal vs West Indies, 2nd T20I
- Series: Nepal tour of UAE 2025 (T20I series)
- Date: September 29, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM (Local)
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
- Format: T20 International
The 2nd T20I is crucial for both sides. Nepal leads the 3-match series 1-0 after shocking the West Indies in the first encounter. Another win would hand Nepal a historic series victory, while the Windies must bounce back to keep the series alive.
🔥 1st T20I Recap: Nepal Shock the World
In the 1st T20I at Sharjah (Sep 27, 2025), Nepal scripted history by defeating West Indies by 19 runs.
📝 Match Summary:
- Nepal: 148/8 (20 overs)
- West Indies: 129/9 (20 overs)
- Result: Nepal won by 19 runs
- Player of the Match: Rohit Paudel (38 off 35 & 1/20)
💡 Key Highlights:
- Captain Rohit Paudel led from the front with a crucial all-round performance.
- Nepal’s spinners, especially Sandeep Lamichhane, tightened the screws in the middle overs.
- West Indies’ batting collapsed under pressure, unable to chase a moderate target.
- The win marked Nepal’s first-ever T20I victory against a Full-Member team in Sharjah.
This upset has turned the series into one of the most talked-about cricket events in 2025.
🏏 Squads for Nepal vs West Indies 2nd T20I
🇳🇵 Nepal Squad:
- Rohit Paudel (c) – batting allrounder
- Dipendra Singh Airee (vc) – middle-order batter
- Aarif Sheikh – top-order batter
- Aasif Sheikh – wicketkeeper batter
- Kushal Bhurtel – opening batter
- Gulsan Jha – allrounder
- Sundeep Jora – middle-order batter
- Karan KC – allrounder
- Kushal Malla – batting allrounder
- Sandeep Lamichhane – bowler
- Lokesh Bam – middle-order batter
- Mohammad Aadil Alam – bowler
- Lalit Rajbanshi – bowler
- Shahab Alam – bowler
- Sompal Kami – bowling allrounder
- Nandan Yadav – bowler
🌴 West Indies Squad:
- Akeal Hosein (c) – bowler
- Fabian Allen – bowling allrounder
- Jewel Andrew † – wicketkeeper batter
- Ackeem Auguste – top-order batter
- Navin Bidaisee – batting allrounder
- Jediah Blades – bowler
- Keacy Carty – batter
- Karima Gore – bowler
- Jason Holder – bowling allrounder
- Amir Jangoo † – wicketkeeper batter
- Kyle Mayers – batting allrounder
- Obed McCoy – bowler
- Zishan Motara – batter
- Ramon Simmonds – bowler
- Shamar Springer – allrounder
⚔️ Head-to-Head: Nepal vs West Indies
- Total T20Is Played: 1
- Nepal Wins: 1
- West Indies Wins: 0
👉 Nepal currently holds the upper hand in the H2H battle after their famous 1st T20I win.
⭐ Key Players to Watch
🇳🇵 Nepal
- Rohit Paudel 🏅 – Inspirational leader and match-winner.
- Sandeep Lamichhane 🎯 – Spin wizard who thrives on Sharjah pitches.
- Kushal Bhurtel 🚀 – Explosive opener who can set the tone early.
🌴 West Indies
- Jason Holder ⚡ – Experienced allrounder, vital with both bat & ball.
- Kyle Mayers 💥 – Dangerous top-order hitter who can change the game.
- Akeal Hosein 🔄 – Captain and key spinner, must deliver under pressure.
🏟️ Venue Insights: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Known for short boundaries and spin-friendly pitches.
- Average T20I first innings score: 150-160.
- Chasing under lights has been tricky in recent matches.
👉 Expect spin to play a massive role once again. Nepal will bank on Lamichhane and Rajbanshi, while West Indies rely on Akeal Hosein & Fabian Allen.
📊 Cricketory Insights & Analysis
- Nepal’s win in the 1st T20I wasn’t a fluke—it showed their growing depth in batting and spin attack.
- West Indies underestimated Nepal’s discipline and failed to handle spin in Sharjah conditions.
- Key battleground in 2nd T20I: Powerplays & middle overs spin choke.
- If Nepal wins this match, it could become their biggest T20I series triumph in history.
- Cricketory predicts: Nepal’s confidence vs West Indies’ desperation will make this a classic Sharjah clash.
📈 Match Prediction
- Nepal’s Confidence: High after winning the 1st match.
- West Indies’ Pressure: Must win to stay alive in the series.
- Pitch Factor: Spinners and allrounders will dominate.
🔮 Prediction:
- If Nepal bats first and posts 150+, they can win again.
- If West Indies’ top order clicks, they should level the series.
👉 50-50 contest but momentum is with Nepal.
📌 Key Takeaways
- Nepal vs West Indies 2nd T20I Live Score
- NEP vs WI T20I 2025 squads
- Nepal vs West Indies 2025 highlights
- Rohit Paudel vs West Indies
- Sandeep Lamichhane T20I records
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium T20I pitch report
- West Indies vs Nepal head to head
- NEP vs WI Dream11 Prediction
- ACC Men’s T20I 2025 series
- Nepal historic win over West Indies
📺 Where to Watch NEP vs WI 2nd T20I 2025
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports, Willow Cricket, and local channels in Nepal & Caribbean.
- Live Streaming: FanCode, ESPN+, and Hotstar (region-wise availability).
- Live Updates: Follow ball-by-ball commentary on Cricketory 📰.
🏆 Final Thoughts
The Nepal vs West Indies T20I series 2025 is more than just cricket—it’s about a rising Asian team proving itself against one of the most iconic sides in T20 cricket. With Nepal already 1-0 up, the 2nd T20I in Sharjah promises high drama, packed stands, and millions watching worldwide.
👉 Can Nepal seal a historic series win?
👉 Or will the West Indies fight back like champions?
Stay tuned for all the updates, highlights, and live coverage here on Cricketory – Your Home of Cricket News & Analysis.
📝 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: Who won the 1st T20I between Nepal and West Indies in 2025?
👉 Nepal won the 1st T20I by 19 runs at Sharjah on Sep 27, 2025.Q2: Who was the Player of the Match in the 1st T20I?
👉 Rohit Paudel (Nepal) with 38 runs & 1 wicket.Q3: When and where is the 2nd T20I between Nepal and West Indies?
👉 September 29, 2025, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE, 7:30 PM local time.Q4: What is Nepal vs West Indies T20I head-to-head record?
👉 Nepal leads 1-0, having won their first-ever T20I meeting.